According to CareerBuilder's annual “Summer Job Forecast,” 29 percent of U.S. employers to hire seasonal workers this summer, up from an average of 22 percent from 2008-2011. And the jobs will be paying more than last year.
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The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive from February 9 to March 2, 2012, among more than 2,000 hiring managers and human resources professionals.
"Confidence is up among the employers we most closely associate with summer hiring. This is good news for jobseekers, as seasonal work can often lead to full-time opportunities. A majority of employers told us they consider a summer position an extended job interview," said Brent Rasmussen, president of CareerBuilder North America.
So experience, acquiring skills, and networking opportunities, rather than just the amount of pay, may be the most important elements in a summer job.